Tour Code : AKSR0367 Tour Type : Spiritual Tours (domestic) 1800 233 9008 VARANASI TEMPLE TOUR www.akshartours.com 2 Nights / 3 Days PACKAGE OVERVIEW

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Accomodation Meal

02 Night Hotel Accomodation at Varanasi 02 Breakfast

02 Dinner

Visa & Taxes

5% GST Applicable

Highlights Accommodation on double sharing Breakfast and dinner at hotel Transfer and sightseeing by pvt vehicle as per program Applicable hotel taxes

SIGHTSEEINGS OVERVIEW

Varanasi: Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Sankat Mochan Temple, Annapurna Temple, Manas Mandir, Bharat Mata Mandir. Sarnath: Sarnath Temple, Chaukhandi Stupa, Dhamekh Stupa, Buddha Temple, Archaeological Museum.

SIGHTSEEINGS

Kashi Vishwanath Temple Varanasi Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Temple stands on the western bank of the holy river Ganga, and is one of the twelve Jyotirlinga, the holiest of Shiva Temples. Varanasi city is also called Kashi in ancient time, and hence the Temple is popularly called as Kashi Vishwanath Temple. The etymology of the name Vishveshvara is Vishva: Universe, Ishvara: lord, one who has dominion.

Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple Varanasi Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple is a Hindu temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India and is dedicated to the Hindu God Hanuman. The temple was established by famous Hindu preacher and poet saint Sri Goswami Tulsidas in the early 16th century and is situated on the banks of the Assi River. The deity name is "Sankat Mochan" meaning the "reliever from troubles".

Annapurna Devi Mandir Varanasi Also known as Annapurna Mata Mandir, is one of the most famous Hindu temples in the holy city of Varanasi. This temple has great religious importance in Hinduism and is dedicated to the goddess Annapurna. Mata Annapurna is the Goddess for nourishment and is a form of the Goddess Parvati. The current Annapurna Mandir was constructed in the 18th century by Maratha Peshwa Bajirao I.

Tulsi Manas Mandir Varanasi Tulsi Manas Mandir is one of the most famous temples in the holy city of Varanasi. This temple has great historical and cultural importance in Hinduism since the ancient Hindu epic Ramcharitmanas was originally written at this place by Hindu poet-saint, reformer and philosopher Goswami Tulsidas in the 16th century.

Bharat Mata Mandir Varanasi Bharat Mata Mandir is located on the Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith campus in Varanasi, India. Instead of traditional statues of gods and goddesses, this temple has a huge map of undivided India carved in marble. This temple is dedicated to Bharat Mata and claims to be the only one of its kind in the world. Sarnath Sarnath Sarnath is a place located 10 kilometres north-east of Varanasi city near the confluence of the Ganges and the Varuna rivers. The Sarnath is where Lord Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma, and where the Buddhist Sangha came into existence through the enlightenment of Kondanna. It was also the site of the Buddha's Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta, which was his first teaching after attaining enlightenment, in which he taught the four noble truths and the teachings associated with it.

Sarnath Museum Sarnath Sarnath Museum is the oldest site museum of Archaeological Survey of India. It houses the findings and excavations at the archaeological site of Sarnath, by the Archaeological Survey of India. Sarnath is located near Varanasi, in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The museum has 6,832 sculptures and artefacts. The museum contains five galleries and two verandahs to display the antiquities ranging from the 3rd century BCE to 12th century AD that have been found at Sarnath.

YOUR ITINERARY Day Arrival Varanasi Arrival at the Varanasi Railway Station/Airport then transfer to hotel. Check into hotel and later proceed to 1 attend Ganga Aarti at the Dasaswamedh ghat. You could also take a boat ride on the Ganges while

visualizing the Ganga aarti. Back to hotel for dinner and night stay. Dinner Day Varanasi – Sarnath – Varanasi Today Morning, have a boat ride on River Ganges. It is indeed an out-of-the-world experience as you sail 2 past the Ghats and catch glimpses of people taking their holy dip, offering Surya Namaskar, chanting mantras and so on. Later on proceed to visit the famous Kashi Vishwanath Temple followed by other temples such as Sankat mochan temple, Annapurna temple, Manas Mandir, Bharat Mata Mandir, BHU. Later during the day we make an excursion to Sarnath; the historical place where Lord Buddha is believed to have delivered his first sermon. The places we visit at Sarnath temple include Chaukhandi Stupa, Dhamekh Stupa, Buddha temples and archaeological museum. Back to Varanasi Hotel for dinner and night stay.

Breakfast Dinner Day Departure Varanasi Today morning after breakfast transferred to Railway Station/Airport for your onward journey back home. 3 Breakfast

TRIP COST

Type Price Double Sharing ( Per Person ) 10500/-INR Triple Sharing ( Per Person ) 8000/-INR Child With Bed ( Per Person ) ( above 05 – 10 yrs ) 6000/-INR Child Without Bed ( Per Person ) ( above 02 – 05 yrs ) 6000/-INR Infant ( Per Person ) 0

* Note: 5% GST Additional On Total Tour Cost. T&C Apply at time of Booking. * Rates mentioned in the itinerary are based on Standard Rooms, supplement cost is applicable for Sea Facing / Lake Facing / Mountain Facing Rooms